“Wisconsin Today” explores the people, places and ideas shaping life in Wisconsin. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for news and in-depth conversations that you can’t find anywhere else.
First, we get a reaction from a farmer about a new federal ban on hemp products. Then, we hear about the state of rural hospitals in Wisconsin with federal health […]
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Legacy of the shutdown, Lessons from incarceration,...
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore weighs in on the consequences of the federal government shutdown. Then, a formerly incarcerated author talks about his memoir on how he turned his life around. […]
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Effects of the SNAP pause, Drugged driving, Glacier...
First, we learn how the conflict over federal food aid is affecting recipients and grocery stores. Then, two researchers and a local law enforcement official talk about the rise in […]
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Veteran bills, Reckless driving, Community fridges
First, we hear from two Wisconsin lawmakers about bills they are proposing to support veterans. Then, a look at how local officials in Milwaukee are trying to curb reckless driving. […]
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Government shutdown, Preserving DNA of endangered...
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson from Wisconsin weighs in on the government shutdown. Then, we learn how Wisconsin scientists are saving DNA of endangered animals before they’re gone. And we hear […]
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Government shutdown, Wisconsin’s space research, A...
We look at ways that Gov. Tony Evers is responding to the federal shutdown. Then, we talk with a team from Carthage College about how it is developing a way […]
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan weighs in on what is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Then, we look at the role a 1977 law played in ending redlining […]
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Sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Challenges...
We learn about proposals geared toward preventing sexual misconduct in schools. Then, Latino business leaders explain how trade and immigration policies are affecting business in Wisconsin. And, nonprofit volunteers explain […]
We get an update on the delays in food aid caused by the partial shutdown of the federal government. Then, we look at efforts to curb Wisconsin’s growing suicide rate. […]
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Government shutdown optics, Ancient effigy mounds,...
A political scientist explains the long-term implications of the government shutdown. Then, we learn more about the history of ancient effigy mounds in Wisconsin. And, we find out why people […]
We learn more about new gray wolf hunting rules in Wisconsin. Then, we hear pro and con arguments for tax credits for donations to school choice scholarships. And, we meet […]
First we learn how industrial sludge is contributing to PFAS-contamination on farmland. Then, we learn about the connections between screen time and speech development in children. And, we explore the […]
We learn how Wisconsin agencies are preparing for the end of federal funding for food aid and early childhood programs. Then, we look at the struggles of Wisconsin Badgers football. […]
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Health insurance marketplace, Online sports gambling,...
We look at the health insurance marketplace in Wisconsin during open enrollment. Then, we learn about a new bill that would legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin. And, we meet […]
After August’s destructive storms, we hear how elected officials are handling FEMA fund denial. Then Wisconsin college-aged Republicans respond to Charlie Kirk’s death. Also, teachers reject performance-based pay policy. And […]
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New law supports state EMS, Clean energy tax credits,...
We learn about a new law that could benefit state EMS workers. Then, we learn about clean energy tax credits in Wisconsin. Then, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of […]
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Teacher misconduct in Wisconsin, New COVID vaccine...
First we hear from a reporter about the investigation into teacher misconduct in the state. Then, we explore research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about the effectiveness of COVID vaccines. […]
First we hear how the price of gold, now at an all-time high, is affecting Wisconsin businesses. Also, new cancer screening tools are publicly available. Then, a Wisconsin Life episode […]
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How the government shutdown affects WI job support,...
We hear how the government shutdown affects Wisconsin job support services. Then, a response to the rising costs of mobile home parks. Then, we look at how tariffs are affecting […]
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Sexual abuse by educators, Tariff effects on lumber,...
First, we learn about ways to keep school children safe from sexual abuse in Wisconsin public schools. Then, two business owners in lumber and cabinetry talk about how tariffs are […]